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Shoes can make or break one’s ensemble. Luckily, dress codes have loosened, allowing attendees to step up their sneaker game and attend comfortably. 

From the latest AI advancements to hosting hybrid events in movie theaters, March did not disappoint when it comes to event tech news.

This report highlights over 800 of the most exciting product and service updates relevant to meetings and incentive travel at more than 200 destinations worldwide. It also covers five key trends impacting meetings and incentive travel as a whole and offers an in-depth look at three partner destinations.

Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance.

Event planners face the challenge of creating ever more immersive and exciting event experiences but on a tighter budget. Portland’s zero sales tax, outside-the-box thinking, thriving foodie culture, and varied event venues are helping them to answer the call.

The latest research from Freeman digs into the current exhibitor mindset and what they're really looking for from events.

A humanist movement is growing to counterbalance the prevalence of artificial intelligence and corporate groups are heeding the call.

From the simple yet profound mission of creating joy to savoring unique experiences and benefiting from the mindset shift of younger generations, Rob Adams, the CEO and owner of Bishop-McCann sees a bright future for the meetings industry.

The number of potential dates to host meetings and conferences has shrunk making it difficult for budget-conscious groups to compete for peak days. In addition, there are compression issues for space that groups must contend with.

Brandlive is acquiring Notified's virtual event and webinar business, but Notified is holding on to the version of the tool used for sensitive investor relations calls.

Keynote speakers and other presenters provide much of the draw for events but getting the intro wrong can potentially kill the vibe.

Gianna Gaudini offers a glimpse into the methodologies that have kept her at the top of the game — from cultivating calm in the center of chaos to speaking C-suite lingo that gets the green light on ambitious projects.